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AN07 AKK

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,016 mi
Last recorded132,016 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN07 AKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 132,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 125,443 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 125,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2023 120,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 120,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 114,752 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,539 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,920 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 98,065 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 89,631 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,566 miles

both front anti roll bar link gaiters worn

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,414 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,493 miles

undertrays

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,219 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,863 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 51,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,929 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres running off inner shoulders

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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AN07 AKK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AN07 AKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AN07 AKK registered?

AN07 AKK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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